Growth Unchained

AUTHOR(S)

Ricker, Kat

PUB. DATE

February 2003

SOURCE

Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness;Feb2003, Vol. 64 Issue 2, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents information on application of chains in doing push-up bodybuilders. Factors to consider before doing the workout; Materials needed for the exercise; Other exercise that can be done using the chains.

Provides information on the Power Thrash Program, a weight training program for bodybuilders. Duration of the program; Major feature of the Power Thrash; Proper execution of the exercises included in the program. INSET: Fueling the machine.

Discusses detraining, the practice of taking a 2-week break from weight training and bodybuilding exercises as a way to improve performance. Impact; Reason for the maintenance of strength levels despite the detraining; Decline in the eccentric strength of the quadriceps muscles; Alteration of...

Discusses the importance of flexibility in doing weight training. Details on the training regimen of bodybuilder Patrick Lynn for flexibility; Significance of flexibility to other sports; Reasons for encouraging stretching.

Discusses the benefits of the Partial-Reps Training Principle in working around a sticking point being experienced by bodybuilders. Proper execution of dips; Other technique used by bodybuilders as a variation of partial-reps training.

Presents several issues related to body building in the U.S. as of August 1971. Preference of gay people on bodybuilders; List of some good exercises for people who have cables; Accounts on the demand for more precise techniques on weight training.